How to simplify 5/78?

Simplifying a fraction (reducing it to the lowest terms), such as 5/78, means expressing the same value more clearly and concisely.

Step-by-step simplification of 5/78

  1. Start with computing the GCD of 5 and 78: GCD(5, 78) = 1.
  2. Divide the numerator by the GCD: 5/1 = 5
  3. Divide the denominator by the GCD: 78/1 = 78
  4. Combine these results to form the new simplified fraction: 5/78

The final result is: 5 78 = 5 78

Since the GCD is equal to 1, the fraction was already in its simplest form and couldn't be further reduced.